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microglial cell

Term ID

CL:0000129

Synonyms

brain macrophage
brain-resident macrophage
hortega cells
MF.microglia.CNS
microglia
microgliocyte

Definition

A central nervous system macrophage found in the parenchyma of the central nervous system. Marker include CD11b-positive, F4/80-positive, and CD68-positive. (10)

References

BTO:0000078
BTO:0000962
FMA:54539
FMA:54540

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develops from: oligodendrocyte precursor cell

oligodendrocyte precursor cell Show first 5 Terms
is part of: central nervous system

central nervous system Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: central nervous system macrophage glial cell (sensu Vertebrata)

central nervous system macrophage glial cell (sensu Vertebrata) Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: immature microglial cell mature microglial cell

immature microglial cell mature microglial cell Show first 5 Terms
capable_of: innate immune response

innate immune response Show first 5 Terms
has_plasma_membrane_part: EGF-like module-containing mucin-like hormone receptor-like 1 integrin alpha-M macrosialin

EGF-like module-containing mucin-like hormone receptor-like 1 integrin alpha-M macrosialin Show first 5 Terms